rooftop

[ roof-top, roof- ]

noun

1. the roof of a building, especially the outer surface.

rooftop

/ ˈruːfˌtɒp /

noun

1. the outside part of the roof of a building
2. shout from the rooftops
   to proclaim (something) publicly

Word History and Origins

Origin of rooftop¹

First recorded in 1605–15; roof + top ¹

Idioms and Phrases

see shout from the rooftops .

Example Sentences

During a July rally in Butler, Pa., a rooftop gunman clipped Trump in the right ear and killed an attendee.

From Los Angeles Times

Polling places and locations where ballots are counted have beefed up security in advance of Tuesday’s election, deploying bomb- and firearm-sniffing dogs, metal detectors, panic buttons and even rooftop snipers to protect workers and voters.

From Los Angeles Times

Two layers of security fencing surround the building, as well as metal detectors and even rooftop snipers.

From Los Angeles Times

It would have rooftop gardens, a swimming pool, fitness center, yoga room and library.

From Los Angeles Times

That would not have had informed readers shouting from rooftops that Der Spiegel had regained their trust.

From Salon